U.S. Health Care Costs Skyrocket, Market Reform Urged
Analysis reveals U.S. health care costs have surged 155% as a share of GDP since 1970. Columnist Star Parker argues for free-market solutions like Health Savings Accounts to cure a 'sick' system.
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Ottawa's 2025 Winter Weather Parking Ban Rules Explained
Learn when and how the City of Ottawa enforces winter parking bans to keep roads clear for snowplows. Essential info for residents to avoid tickets and towing.
Alberta's Bill 14: $1M Fines and Word Bans Spark Outcry
Alberta's UCP introduces Bill 14, imposing massive fines for petition data misuse and banning words like 'conservative' in party names. Critics call it draconian.
UCP ignored safety rules after care worker killing: union
CUPE Alberta accuses the UCP government of failing to act on a judge's safety recommendations following the 2019 murder of care worker Deborah Onwu. Read why unions demand change.
Alberta AG seeks $3M+ for health audits, staff pay, tech
Alberta's Auditor General Doug Wylie requests over $3 million in funding for audits of 8 new health bodies, staff wage increases, and replacing 25-year-old software. Read the details.
Ottawa child-care crisis looms with federal RTO mandate
Advocates warn Ottawa's strained child-care system cannot meet the surge in demand if federal public servants are mandated back to the office full-time, with waitlists already in the thousands.
Alberta UCP Bill Paves Way for Separatist Referendum
A new UCP omnibus bill removes legal barriers for an Alberta independence referendum and permits recall campaigns against 15 MLAs, including Premier Danielle Smith. Discover the political shift.
Ottawa child-care deal extended, $10-a-day spaces still scarce
The City of Ottawa has extended its child-care funding agreement, yet families continue to wait for affordable $10-a-day spots and more spaces. Learn about the ongoing challenges and what it means for parents.
AG's Report Ignores Ontario Health Care Progress: Denley
Columnist Randall Denley argues Auditor General Shelley Spence's 2025 report gives an unfairly negative view, ignoring real improvements like connecting 700,000 Ontarians to primary care.
B.C. health review cuts 1,100 jobs, redirects $60M
A major review of B.C.'s health authorities will eliminate over 1,100 positions and redirect $60 million to front-line services. Learn how this restructuring aims to improve patient care.
Manitoba urged to mandate insulin help for students with diabetes
Manitoba's official opposition calls for a mandatory standard of care for children with type-1 diabetes in schools. Parents in Winnipeg are advocating for provincial support for younger students.
Alberta app helps consumers shop for locally made goods
A new Alberta-made app is helping consumers find and purchase locally produced goods, supporting small businesses and the provincial economy. Discover how this tool empowers shoppers.
Alberta licence-health number plan a fraud risk: watchdog
Alberta's privacy watchdog warns that adding health-care numbers to driver's licences significantly increases fraud risk. Learn the details and implications of the proposed change.
Smith pushes for B.C. collaboration on lifting tanker ban
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith expresses her intent to work with British Columbia on energy policy, maintaining hope for support to lift the federal tanker ban. Explore the ongoing interprovincial dialogue.
190-Bed Nursing Home Opens in Shediac, N.B.
A new 190-bed long-term care facility has officially opened in Shediac, New Brunswick, marking a significant investment in senior care for the region. Learn more about the project and its impact.
New North Bay Care Home Welcomes 142 Residents
A new long-term care facility in North Bay has completed a major move, relocating 142 residents. The project, finished after over three years of construction, marks a significant upgrade for senior care in Northern Ontario.
Alberta Health Reform: Small Step, Limited Impact
Alberta's new health legislation allows private payment but maintains central control. Will this reduce wait times or just create more bureaucracy? Read our analysis.
Saskatchewan Petition Targets Long-Term Care Safety
A Regina resident launches petition demanding mandatory care plan comprehension for Saskatchewan long-term care staff to protect vulnerable residents across the province.
Energy Minister Apologizes for Zoom Remark to First Nations
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson apologizes for suggesting a Zoom meeting with Coastal First Nations over pipeline concerns, amid political fallout from a new Alberta energy deal.
Quebec child-care workers protest religious symbols ban
Quebec child-care unions demand a moratorium on the expanded religious symbols ban, warning it targets Muslim women, worsens labour shortages, and harms inclusivity.
Nova Scotia long-term care workers vote to strike
Two Nova Scotia long-term care worker unions have voted to strike, demanding wage improvements. The potential labor action could affect care facilities across the province.
Reddit Becomes Unlikely Doctor Finder in Ottawa
Faced with a failing provincial system, young Ottawans are using social media to find family doctors. Discover how Reddit fills healthcare gaps where official programs fail.
Sunshine Coast residents push for long-term care action
Sunshine Coast residents demand immediate action as long-term care facilities remain empty while seniors await placement. Community advocates call for provincial intervention.
Canada's North Coast Oil Tanker Ban Faces Change
A new Canada-Alberta deal opens a path to amend the 2019 Oil Tanker Moratorium Act, potentially enabling bitumen exports from BC's North Coast to Asian markets.
60 children died in Alberta government care: report
Shocking report reveals 60 children died while in Alberta government care last year. Learn about the findings and what's being done to address this tragedy.
Eby: Pipeline MOU a 'Distraction' from Real Projects
BC Premier David Eby dismisses pipeline memorandum as distraction while First Nations leaders reaffirm tanker ban stance. Get the latest on energy policy developments.
B.C., First Nations oppose federal-Alberta pipeline pact
B.C.'s NDP government and Coastal First Nations vow to fight new pipeline agreement between Ottawa and Alberta that could bypass tanker ban and environmental protections.
Carney considers oil tanker ban adjustment for pipeline
Prime Minister Mark Carney agrees to suspend clean electricity regulations in Alberta and consider adjusting the oil tanker ban to enable new pipeline construction. Read the full details.
Alberta health spending $9,597 per person in 2025
A new report shows Alberta's health care spending is growing faster than the economy, reaching $9,597 per person in 2025. Discover the key factors driving this increase.
Sunshine Coast long-term care wait times crisis
Sunshine Coast families demand provincial action as seniors face dangerously long wait times for long-term care beds. Learn about the growing healthcare crisis.
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